Heart & Soul

Documentary 2011

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The Sweethearts are a soul band of 30 Australian schoolgirls on the brink of their biggest dream: their first tour of the U.S.A. They are crushed when their musical director and mentor falls seriously ill. A new director reinstates the tour, which exacerbates a division between the younger and older members. It takes Memphis and the power of soul music itself to finally bond them together.

Documentary 2011

EPISODE 1

We Are Family

Sweethearts are a soul band of 30 schoolgirls. They have a key rule: once a girl graduates high school, she leaves. With a third of the band about to graduate.

27 min · 1 Jan 2014
EPISODE 2

Singin’ in the Rain

In the pouring rain, Sweethearts undergo a dress rehearsal for Europe: six gigs in forty-eight hours. Trumpet player Tilly battles stage fright at having to sing.

27 min · 1 Jan 2014
EPISODE 3

Never Can Say Goodbye

The second recording day for Sweethearts starts shakily when Chloe is late. Tilly co-opts Rachel to record a duet, but Ross cuts Rachel from the song.

27 min · 1 Jan 2014
EPISODE 4

Should I Stay or Should I Go

The band loses trumpet player, Kirsten. Elsbeth feels guilty for staying on. Jess is elected as the new band captain.

27 min · 1 Jan 2014
EPISODE 5

This Is My Song

Kirsten comes to terms with leaving while Maddi harbours a secret. The band works up a new song by Bree and Holly.

27 min · 1 Jan 2014
EPISODE 6

Hate on Me

Despite a strong tryout by Janeva, the new song Hate On Me is given to Chloe. Elsbeth has regrets about staying on as trombone mentor.

27 min · 1 Jan 2014

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Heart & Soul

DOCUMENTARY

The Sweethearts are a soul band of 30 Australian schoolgirls on the brink of their biggest dream: their first tour of the U.S.A. They are crushed when their musical director and mentor falls seriously ill. A new director reinstates the tour, which exacerbates a division between the younger and older members. It takes Memphis and the power of soul music itself to finally bond them together.

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Released: 2011